The Disney Traveler

July 18th, 2008

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough to Open by December

Just in time for the December holiday season.  That’s the schedule given by Disney today for the opening of the refurbished walkthrough attraction at Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.  Some of the new enhancements include:

New scenes
Special effects
New technology
A special room providing a virtual experience of the walkthrough attraction for guests in wheelchairs or unable to climb […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

June 17th, 2008

Disneyland Innoventions Dream Home Opens for Preview Today

Today the new Disneyland Innoventions Dream Home opens for previews.  It will open to all guests at the end of June.  To hype the event, Disney sent out a press release that describes each room of the home.  It sounds very cool! 
A fictional family will take guests through the home as they prepare for a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Closings and Refurbishments Feature Added to The Disney Traveler

Another new feature has been added to The Disney Traveler.  You can now make your Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure vacation planning even easier with the new Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Closings and Refurbishments page on The Disney Traveler.
This page will be updated on a regular basis when Disney announces planned closings and refurbishments on Disney […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

May 4th, 2008

Toy Story Mania Tips

I received my Summer 2008 copy of “Mickey Monitor” (the Disney annual passholder newsletter), and I was excited to find some sneak peak tips about the new Toy Story Mania ride that’s opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland this summer. 
The ride is schedule to open in Walt Disney World at the end […]

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April 29th, 2008

The $77 Disneyland Vacation

How about a quick trip to Disneyland at rock-bottom prices?
Sound good?  Then check out the Disneyland summer vacation special.  Two adults and two children can stay two nights and three days for $77 per person, per day from June 20, 2008 through August 31, 2008.  The package includes a standard room at the Jolly Roger Hotel and […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

April 11th, 2008

Main Street Electrical Parade Returning to Disneyland

That’s the rumor according to Al Lutz at MiceAge - the Main Street Electrical Parade will be returning to Disneyland in 2009 after spending several years at Disney’s California Adventure.  A new lead float is also being proposed to replace the existing blue fairy, and a Tinkerbell float is the most popular rumor so far.
What […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 7 comments

February 25th, 2008

Ed Burns and Christy Turlington at Disneyland

Ed Burns and Christy Turlington took their children, Grace (4) and Finn (2), to Disneyland on February 22nd and took time to pose for a picture with Mickey Mouse. They look like a cute family.  Follow the link to see the picture of Ed Burns and Christy Turlington at Disneyland with their kids.
Tags: celebrities-at-Disney, Christy […]

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February 21st, 2008

Heidi Klum, Seal and Kids at Disneyland

Heidi Klum and Seal celebrated Seal’s 45th birthday with their three children at Disneyland. You can follow the link to see a picture of Heidi Klum and Seal at Disneyland with their kids.  I love how the entire family got their faces painted. Now that’s getting into the Disney spirit!
Tags: celebrities-at-Disney, Disneyland & California Adventure, […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

January 11th, 2008

Sneak Peak at Toy Story Mania Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Nearly a year ago, I published a post announcing that a new Toy Story ride is coming to Disney-MGM Studios which included concept art for the new attraction. A lot has changed in a year. For one, Disney-MGM Studios is now called Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Second, Toy Story Mania is getting closer to opening, and […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 5 comments

January 10th, 2008

Apply to be the Next Disney CMO (Chief Magic Official)

Would you like to work for Disney for a year and travel to Walt Disney World and the Disneyland destinations to help create magical experiences? Are you free to travel during the week, weekends or on holidays to attend special Disney events (up to 8 times within a 12-month period for a total of 12-32 […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments